The Cricut Personal Electronic Cutter is the latest breakthrough in paper crafting. This portable machine cuts a variety of materials in several exciting shapes without a computer. Diverse cartridges offer an endless assortment of shapes, letters, and phrases, all carefully created for every occasion. Don't limit yourself-cut what you want!

Features

No computer necessary

Cuts varied sizes: 1" to 5-1/2" high and up to 11-1/2" long

Portable and lightweight

Easy to use cartridge and soft touch overlay

Several style options for each character

Pressure dials allow variance in paper

Portability With no computer required, the Cricut machine goes where you go. Just plug it in and turn it on! Its lightweight build and comfortable handle make it easy to take to crops and parties. And compact and portable doesn't mean you're stuck with small shapes and letters; Cricut can cut images up to 5-1/2" tall and up to 11-1/2" long.

The complete Cricut line has everything you need: cartridges that contain complete alphabet and shape sets, cutting mats, cutting blades, paper-shaping tools, and a storage tote. No dies to store, no software to install, and no computer required!

I was successful using this for letter cutouts and stencils. I used sure cuts alot original(free trial). This was great for different fonts without having to pay for a different font cart, which are very expensive. I plan on buying sure cuts alot 2 software.Instruction manual is detailed, but missing some steps, or they are miscatagorized.

This is such a versatile product. It can be used to make embellishments or title lettering for a scrapbook layout. It can also be used to make projects for school. It cuts items in several different sizes. It is way more economical than the Sizzix or other die cutting systems. I use mine all of the time. My kids now enjoy scrapbooking and using my cricut because it is so much fun! It is so easy to use that my 9 yr old daughter can use it! I would recommend this product if you are a scrapbooker or crafter.

I can't get enough of my little Cricut. My daughter uses it for her school projects all the time,and my friends and I get together to use it for scrapbooking every other weekend. It's pretty silly how I'm constantly thinking now, "I can do that with my Cricut!". Too funny...my husband thinks I'm nuts, of course. But just wait until he needs it for his garage projects!